Van Dijk is likely to replace Dejan Lovren, who was substituted after 31 minutes at Wembley having endured a torrid time against Harry Kane, even if Klopp accepts the Dutchman is still getting to grips with his methods. Telling everyone we progress is one thing, but you need something to show for it.

"I like games like this, when you know what they are going to do but it's hard to deal with".

"We played well against Liverpool at home when we beat them 4-1 and so we have to go there full of confidence".

"I know how they react in different situations physical-wise, that's why they played and Virgil didn't play", the 50-year-old expanded, disclosing that he spoke personally with Van Dijk and that he "expected it".

His exit came after the £75m arrival of Virgil van Dijk from Southampton, but Liverpool did not pursue a direct replacement for Coutinho. He can bring a lot of things in already and that's good.